The 30-year-old Schaefer, who figures to see most of his work next season for AHL Providence, gives the B's organization some veteran depth between the pipes.

2008-09

The Wild will be pretty set this season in goal with Nicklas Backstrom and Josh Harding, but Schaefer could be in line for a call up if either goes down with an injury.

2007-08

Schaefer will likely be third on the depth chart at goalie, but won't get a chance with the Wild with both Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding set as the two goalies with the Wild. He'll be the starting goalie at Houston of the AHL as a result.

2006-07

He's proven to be better than anyone expected, but as the third goalie in a two-goalie rotation, there's no reason to get invested.